HEDD Audio has launched the TYPE 40 Foremost, a compact sealed three-way lively monitor and the TYPE 40 System, a modular platform that lets studios add bass output and directional management by stacking XTD modules beneath it.
Aimed toward mixing and mastering suites, post-production services and bigger management rooms, the TYPE 40 is designed to supply full-range reference monitoring from a single cupboard, with no separate subwoofer. HEDD says its high-excursion woofer and sealed enclosure take the response down to twenty Hz and the Class D amplification delivers peak output of as much as 123 dB SPL.
The corporate positions the system for studios that want extra stage, low-end attain and listening distance than nearfields can provide, however don’t have room for a standard large-format primary system.
Expandable bass
Every XTD module homes a ten 3⁄4-inch high-excursion woofer and a 700W Class D amplifier. As much as three could be put in underneath every Foremost. Based on HEDD, three XTDs in Frontfire Ported mode increase the utmost SPL at 50 Hz by as much as 15 dB in contrast with the Foremost alone.
The XTDs could be switched between Ported and Closed operation by becoming a particular port cowl. Ported mode favours effectivity and most output, whereas Closed mode prioritises low-frequency management, definition and backbone.
Cardioid management
Selectable Cardioid configurations are meant to chop power radiating behind the audio system, decreasing the rear-wall reflections that may muddy low finish frequencies. HEDD says rearward radiation could be lowered by as much as roughly 10 dB, relying on configuration.
A single Cardioid closed XTD offers directional management from roughly 20 to 200 Hz. In bigger methods, Frontfire modules could be mixed with a Cardioid module, including output whereas controlling the place the bass power goes.
Design and management
The Foremost pairs two four-inch midrange drivers with HEDD’s hand-built Air Movement Transformer in a symmetrical D’Appolito MTM format. The corporate says this offers a targeted acoustic centre, a good horizontal listening window and a managed vertical dispersion.
The Foremost and all linked XTDs function as one time-aligned system. HEDD Lineariser provides three modes: ZERO PHASE, which corrects amplitude and part response and aligns the system in time; FLAT, which retains the frequency-response correction with out part linearisation and OFF, which provides the bottom latency for monitoring and real-time efficiency.
Every little thing is managed via HEDD CTRL, which controls each Foremost and XTD over Ethernet. As soon as the bodily configuration and XTD modes are chosen, the software program applies the proper LF Vary and Extension Qty settings mechanically. Customers can fine-tune the room with a 12-band parametric EQ at group and particular person speaker stage and save presets for various workflows, codecs, shoppers or listening positions. HEDD says the software program can deal with something from a stereo pair to an immersive set up of as much as 250 audio system.
The Foremost could be positioned horizontally on stands, constructed into soffits or put in with appropriate mounting {hardware}. XTDs stack vertically beneath it, so the system could be fitted round consoles, screens and room structure.
Pricing and availability
Each can be found now via chosen HEDD companions. The Foremost prices £5,999/$7,499/€6,999 per unit and the XTD £5,699/$6,999/€6,499 per unit.
For extra data, go to hedd.audio.
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